Sep 16 5 takeaways from the GOP's undercard presidential debate By Julie Bykowicz, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press George Pataki, Lindsey Graham, Rick Santorum and Bobby Jindal sought the kind of performance that former technology executive Carly Fiorina put on at the first GOP debate last month, which helped propel her onto Wednesday night's main stage. Continue reading
Sep 16 Brady says he supports Trump for president By Associated Press New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw his support behind presidential candidate Donald Trump Wednesday, hours before the second Republican debate. Continue reading
Sep 16 CBO report: Planned Parenthood cut would limit healthcare access, save $235M By Alan Fram, Associated Press Congress' official authority on the budget says a Republican bill halting federal payments to Planned Parenthood for a year could leave about 390,000 people with reduced health care access and save taxpayers about $235 million. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 5:32 To win with women, how can the GOP ramp up its appeal? By PBS News Hour The last time a majority of American women voted for a Republican presidential candidate was 1988. Since then, more women have chosen Democrats, often by double digits. Even at the state legislative and congressional levels, the majority of women serving… Continue watching
Sep 15 Trump pledges military buildup, better deal for vets By Steve Peoples, Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Republican presidential contender Donald Trump said Tuesday that veterans should get subsidized private health care if they face unacceptable waits in the current system, because "we have illegal immigrants that are treated better by far than our… Continue reading
Sep 15 Twitter dives into campaign fundraising By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press The social media service Twitter on Tuesday introduced a feature that enables political candidates and advocacy groups to raise money directly via its mobile application, making it quicker and easier to harvest small donations from followers. Continue reading
Sep 15 Senate to hold new vote on Iran nuclear deal, Dems to block By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans will try a second time on Tuesday to move ahead on a resolution rejecting the Iran nuclear deal, and the outcome is expected to be the same: Democrats are poised to block the measure and preserve… Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 8:47 Above the campaign noise, candidates talk issues By PBS News Hour Sen. Bernie Sanders brought his message on inequality to students at Liberty University, while Carly Fiorina turned comments by Donald Trump into a campaign ad about women’s empowerment. Susan Page of USA Today and Amy Walter of the Cook Political… Continue watching
Sep 14 Bernie Sanders courts Christian conservative students at Liberty University By Ken Thomas, Associated Press In an unlikely appearance at a prominent Christian university, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Monday the "massive injustice" of income and wealth inequality should unite people across the political spectrum. Continue reading
Sep 14 GOP leaders face difficult battle to avert federal shutdown By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A band of conservatives say they won't back legislation financing government agencies unless the bill blocks federal payments to Planned Parenthood. A partial shutdown will occur Oct. 1 unless lawmakers provide money to keep government functioning. Continue reading